Comment Not surprised (Score 1) 355
I think Google is doing the smart thing.
Marketing is at the top of my list of things that need to be dealt with in the world of open source software (oss). When MS launches their Windows Vists campaign, you'll see print ads, tv ads, interviews with Bill and Steve, reviews in magazines, and more. When the next version of Mandriva Linux launches, you'll see online reviews, the Mandriva website info, some basic cross-channel web marketing, and, of course, a Mandriva press release. A huge difference in not only exposure, but also the a
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